Baku / 06.11.17 / Turan: At the 39th UNESCO General Conference taking place in Paris, the list of anniversary events to be celebrated by the organization in 2018-2019 has been adopted.
During the discussions, Azerbaijan"s proposals were accepted to hold the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev in 2018, and the 100th anniversary of Baku State University in Paris in 2019, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture informs.
In addition, a joint initiative of Azerbaijan and Iran on the 850th anniversary of the poet and philosopher of Azerbaijani descent Shihabeddin Yahya Suhraverdi was adopted. -06D--
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In confirmation of the strong ties between peoples and the ability of literature to unite cultures, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov took part in the opening ceremony of a monument in Baku to the famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov.
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In a world where the past often seems distant, and nature's embrace feels ever more elusive, the preservation of cultural heritage serves as a beacon, guiding us back to our roots and fostering a deeper connection with our surroundings.
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In the bustling world of modernity, there exists a timeless allure to antiques—an enchanting gateway to bygone eras that captivates the hearts of enthusiasts across the globe.
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Rustam Huseynov examined in detail samples of coins of the Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, Safavids and others with countermarks during the lecture, explained their features and examined in detail their role in the history of Azerbaijan. Coins with countermarks are of particular interest to historians; since thanks to them it is often possible accurately establish the dating of the reign, the official titles of the rulers and the territory actually controlled by the ruler.
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